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• Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, September 17th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 5:39AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 5:00
  9/17/2025 9:43am Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Flora-Bama Paddle Dash Returns for Third Year on the Water | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Flora-Bama Paddle Dash is set to make its return this fall, drawing paddleboarders from across the coast for a morning of friendly competition. Now in its third year, the event has become a highlight for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy testing their endurance while taking in views of Ole River and the Ono Island Bridge. Organizers describe the race as lighthearted but still challenging enough to give participants a good workout. The event also offers breakfast, socializing, and prizes, ensuring that even those who do not finish first will walk away with something.
  9/17/2025 5:07am Flora-Bama Paddle Dash Returns for Third Year on the Water | OBA News
• Local Craft Beer Adds New Flavor to Annual Shrimp Festival | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — For the first time in its 50+ year history, the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores will feature locally brewed craft beer on site. Big Beach Brewing Company, a well-known stop for locals and tourists here on the Gulf Coast is partnering with the festival to bring its award-winning beers to event attendees. Organizers say the addition reflects both the popularity of craft beer and the festival’s effort to showcase more homegrown flavors. Festival-goers will find the brewery set up in the middle of the festival’s grounds.
  9/17/2025 5:07am Local Craft Beer Adds New Flavor to Annual Shrimp Festival | OBA News
• City of Foley Honored with State Awards for Downtown Revitalization | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley’s push to strengthen its historic downtown has brought home several statewide honors. City leaders and Main Street advocates were recently recognized for projects that focus on preservation, business growth and creating a stronger sense of place. Officials say the awards highlight years of teamwork between city government, local businesses and volunteers. The recognition also points to a broader shift, as downtown Foley attracts both new investment and community pride.
  9/17/2025 5:06am City of Foley Honored with State Awards for Downtown Revitalization | OBA News
• Gulf Shores hosting national gathering of Jimmy Buffett ‘Parrotheads’ in October - Yellowhammer News On October 22, the Gulf Shores area will magically transform into a giant Margaritaville.
  
  The annual meeting of Jimmy Buffett-remembering Parrot Heads will be in Gulf Shores October 22-26.
  
  It’s the 33rd annual national meeting of the lovers of all things Buffett. The name of the event is “Meeting of the Minds.”
  9/17/2025 5:03am Gulf Shores hosting national gathering of Jimmy Buffett ‘Parrotheads’ in October - Yellowhammer News
• Legal fight continues over police bodycam video of domestic incident involving Orange Beach mayor - al.com A legal fight is underway, seeking the release of police body camera video taken during a September 2024 domestic incident involving Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and his wife, Paula.
  
  Jeffrey Beaverstock, the Chief U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Alabama, last week ruled an open records lawsuit filed by Orange Beach lawyer C.C. Dixon-Moreno seeking the footage was “legally deficient.”
  9/17/2025 5:01am Legal fight continues over police bodycam video of domestic incident involving Orange Beach mayor - al.com
• New Gulf Shores noise ordinance clarifies acceptable decibel levels GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The Gulf Shores Police Department will soon be armed with new, state-of-the-art decibel monitors to help cut back on excessive noise around town. In an update to the city’s noise ordinance, there are now specified maximum allowed noise levels for various days of the week and times of day.
  9/17/2025 4:59am New Gulf Shores noise ordinance clarifies acceptable decibel levels
• Robertsdale voters to decide key issues in runoff election | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Voters will go to the polls in one week to finish what they started last month.
  9/17/2025 4:59am Robertsdale voters to decide key issues in runoff election | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County High School Alumni Association announces newest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees | WKRG.com BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County High School Alumni Association inducted this year’s Athletic Hall of Fame members at a Sept. 12 reception.
  9/17/2025 4:58am Baldwin County High School Alumni Association announces newest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees | WKRG.com
• Spanish Fort Middle students nominate teacher for Golden Apple | WKRG.com SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — You know you are probably having fun when you realize you don’t really know how long you’ve been doing something, like teaching. Such is the case with Dr. Stacey Frye’s tenure at Spanish Fort Middle School.
  9/17/2025 4:58am Spanish Fort Middle students nominate teacher for Golden Apple | WKRG.com
• Orange Beach Firefighters Use Ladder Truck to Rescue Patient on Tugboat | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Fire Rescue crews faced an unusual challenge when called to a medical emergency on a tugboat in the Intracoastal Waterway. Firefighters from Station 3, working A Shift, arrived to find the patient inside the vessel’s wheelhouse. The patient could not walk, and the confined space made traditional methods of removal difficult. Crews had to find another way to safely and quickly get the individual to medical care.
  9/16/2025 1:54pm Orange Beach Firefighters Use Ladder Truck to Rescue Patient on Tugboat | OBA News
• Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Tuesday, September 16th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the mid 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 4:06AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 4:07PM
  9/16/2025 9:21am Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Ivan and Sally Remind Gulf Coast Residents of Storms’ Lasting Power | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Two major hurricanes, sixteen years apart, struck the Alabama Gulf Coast on the same date and left Orange Beach reeling in their aftermath. The first came when Hurricane Ivan roared ashore in 2004 on the Alabama Gulf Coast as a powerful Category 3 storm. With peak winds of around 120 miles per hour, Ivan pushed a historic storm surge into Baldwin County Alabama and Escambia County Florida and tore through wooden homes and businesses. Power lines, utilities, and coastal defenses all failed under the strain, leaving widespread destruction that would take years to repair.
  9/16/2025 5:31am Ivan and Sally Remind Gulf Coast Residents of Storms’ Lasting Power | OBA News
• Orange Beach City Council to Review Civic Center Design Proposals | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach is currently looking at design proposals for a new civic center planned for the south side of Canal Road. It would be across the street from the Senior Center, library, Coastal Arts Center and Waterfront Park. In the evaluation process, SS&L scored a 92, and McCollough Architecture and Dale Partners Architects scored a 91 in staff evaluations of 11 firms.
  9/16/2025 4:59am Orange Beach City Council to Review Civic Center Design Proposals | OBA News
• Witches on Wheels Returns to Gulf Shores with Haunted Hustle | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores is preparing for a fall celebration that blends Halloween spirit with community fitness. The Witches on Wheels Bicycle Parade will return to Gulf Place, bringing together riders in costume and decorated bikes for a lighthearted parade by the beach. The event is part of the annual Haunted Hustle, which continues to grow as a family-friendly tradition. Organizers emphasize that the day is designed to support local schools while providing fun for residents and visitors.
  9/16/2025 4:59am Witches on Wheels Returns to Gulf Shores with Haunted Hustle | OBA News
• Lion King Jr. Returns to the Stage in Orange Beach This October | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Disney’s beloved tale “The Lion King, Jr.” will take the stage in Orange Beach this October, bringing colorful characters and timeless music to life. The production will be performed at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center and is expected to draw families and theater fans from across the community. Organizers say audiences will experience a show filled with energy, heart, and dedication from its young cast. The event will showcase months of preparation by local performers eager to deliver a memorable performance.
  9/16/2025 4:58am Lion King Jr. Returns to the Stage in Orange Beach This October | OBA News
• Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Expands Education Efforts with Cub Club Program | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is preparing to welcome its youngest visitors into a new hands-on learning experience. Starting this fall, the zoo will launch “Cub Club,” a program designed specifically for preschoolers and their families. The initiative blends playful activities with educational elements, aiming to spark curiosity about animals and nature at an early age. Organizers say the program is structured to be both inclusive and sensory-friendly, making it accessible to a wide range of young learners.
  9/16/2025 4:58am Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Expands Education Efforts with Cub Club Program | OBA News
• Restraining order issued protecting Dauphin Island foxes DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile County Circuit Judge Michael Youngpeter on Monday issued a restraining order protecting
  
  Up until Monday, the controversy over a plan to eradicate most of the foxes on Dauphin Island was a battle of public opinion, often being hashed out online.
  9/16/2025 4:55am Restraining order issued protecting Dauphin Island foxes
• Local radio leader Tim Camp has died An original founder of the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL and one of the brains behind Mobile's inaugural, free Ten Sixty Five Music Festival in 2015, Tim Camp was a consummate sound engineer, avid
  keyboard player, songwriter, father, brother, husband and friend.
  9/16/2025 4:54am Local radio leader Tim Camp has died
• Residents scared after masked teens bang on doors and windows overnight DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Daphne police are concerned after receiving several complaints of masked intruders banging on windows and doors overnight Saturday. It happened in the Timber Creek subdivision and those responsible were caught on security cameras.
  9/16/2025 4:52am Residents scared after masked teens bang on doors and windows overnight
• Video shows masked individuals caught on camera in dangerous prank at Daphne home | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Surveillance video shows two people wearing masks pounding on a family’s front door in the Timbercreek neighborhood Saturday night, and police warn that what might seem like a prank could quickly turn dangerous.
  9/16/2025 4:51am Video shows masked individuals caught on camera in dangerous prank at Daphne home | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County Jail approved once again to house ICE detainees | WKRG.com BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — The brand new tower at the Baldwin County Jail in Bay Minette is almost ready to start accepting new inmates, and some of those inmates will once again be suspected illegal immigrants.
  9/16/2025 4:51am Baldwin County Jail approved once again to house ICE detainees | WKRG.com
• House fire under investigation in Daphne, AL | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials in Baldwin County are investigating a large house fire, News 5 has learned.
  9/16/2025 4:50am House fire under investigation in Daphne, AL | WKRG.com
• 'Just thankful to be here': Alabama woman hospitalized over rare flesh-eating bacteria | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A fun Labor Day on the intracoastal waters of Orange Beach ended with an Alabama woman fighting a rare, flesh-eating bacteria.
  
  “I never thought it could happen to me,” Summerlin Skipworth said.
  9/16/2025 4:50am 'Just thankful to be here': Alabama woman hospitalized over rare flesh-eating bacteria | WKRG.com
• Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Monday, September 15th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 2:40AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 3:08PM
  9/15/2025 9:20am Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Alabama Gulf Coast Celebrates Music, Food, Festivals and Heritage This Week | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — This week, the Gulf Coast offers a diverse range of activities and events focused on art, culture, culinary experiences, music, and community engagement. At the Coastal Art Center, visitors can immerse themselves in creative expressions and artistic exhibitions. Additionally, a business workshop featuring a prominent speaker from Gulf Shores International Airport provides a unique opportunity for networking and professional development among local leaders. The upcoming week aims to foster connections, celebrate regional culture, and enhance the overall coastal experience as we enter the fall season.
  9/15/2025 5:09am Alabama Gulf Coast Celebrates Music, Food, Festivals and Heritage This Week | OBA News
• Alabama Waters to Open for Oyster Harvest in October | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Alabama’s oyster harvest season is set to return, with state officials preparing for both commercial and recreational activity. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), through its Marine Resources Division, announced that public oyster bottoms will open to weekday harvesters. Catchers will be required to follow established rules on reporting, licensing, and limits to participate.
  9/15/2025 5:09am Alabama Waters to Open for Oyster Harvest in October | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Revises Highway 59 Widening Plans | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Changes in the plans for widening work on State Route 59 from Cypress Bend Drive and County Road 6 will cost Gulf Shores an extra $118,213. The city will pay Volkert for the changes to remove plans for improvements at the State Route 59 and County Road 6 intersection. Added expenses made the change in plans necessary, according to city documents.
  9/15/2025 5:09am Gulf Shores Revises Highway 59 Widening Plans | OBA News
• Foley City Council Weighs New Offices and Renovations Plan | OBA News Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley is looking at design costs for renovations and a rebuild project for Leisure Service Parks and Horticulture. Parts of the plan for 102 E. Orchid Avenue include an interior renovation to the current public works building. A second part calls for the current office to be replaced with a 2,500- to 3,500-square-foot office building. A proposal from PCDA Architecture for design and construction administration is for $60,000.
  9/15/2025 5:08am Foley City Council Weighs New Offices and Renovations Plan | OBA News
• Watch: 'Charlie! Charlie! Charlie!' — Hundreds attend Baldwin County vigil Patriotism and love for Jesus were on fire, along with hundreds of candles at a vigil Saturday night in Foley's Heritage Park.
  
  The legacy of the late Charlie Kirk was honored, with memories of his words and appreciation of his message.
  
  Local pastors spoke and offered worship songs, including "I Can Only Imagine" and "Amazing Grace." The crowd reacted with applause and chanted, "Charlie! Charlie! Charlie," followed by, "U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.!"
  9/15/2025 5:06am Watch: 'Charlie! Charlie! Charlie!' — Hundreds attend Baldwin County vigil
• Feds cut immigrant jail restrictions allowing Baldwin County to once again hold ICE detainees The Baldwin County Correctional Center has once again been approved as a facility for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inmates.
  
  After 13 years with a contract between the county and the U.S. Marshal's Service, ICE notified the sheriff in February that he could no longer house immigrant detainees due to regulations, including a required recreational yard. Lowery said at the time that it was proof that illegal immigrants have more rights than U.S. citizens behind bars.
  9/15/2025 5:06am Feds cut immigrant jail restrictions allowing Baldwin County to once again hold ICE detainees
• Robertsdale 12-year-old softball player nominated for Youth Athlete of the Year | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Central Baldwin Middle School softball player is getting national recognition for her skills.
  
  12-year-old Rayven Darby has been nominated for the Youth Athlete of the Year competition, a nationwide contest sponsored by 3BRAND.
  9/15/2025 5:02am Robertsdale 12-year-old softball player nominated for Youth Athlete of the Year | WKRG.com
• Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Sunday, September 14th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 1:24AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 2:06PM
  9/14/2025 9:16am Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Road Work Begins at Michigan Avenue and Hickory Street in Foley | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Drivers in Foley will soon face detours as Baldwin County begins a major road project on the southwest side of the city. Work is set to improve the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Hickory Street, a location that has long seen heavy traffic. Officials said the effort will bring new turn lanes and upgraded signals to the crossing. But it also means the intersection will be shut down for an extended stretch.
  9/14/2025 6:36am Road Work Begins at Michigan Avenue and Hickory Street in Foley | OBA News
• Riviera Utilities Earns National Recognition for Natural Gas Operations | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley-based Riviera Utilities has been recognized once again for its strong record in operating a natural gas utility. The company received the System Operational Achievement Recognition, also known as SOAR, from the American Public Gas Association. Riviera was selected from hundreds of providers across the country. The honor highlights both safety and service while also pointing to the utility’s focus on long-term improvements.
  9/14/2025 6:35am Riviera Utilities Earns National Recognition for Natural Gas Operations | OBA News
• Coastal Alabama Chamber hosts PowHER Hour+ with guest Teresa LeRette | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is preparing to welcome Teresa LeRette as the next featured speaker in its PowHER Hour+ Women’s Speaker Series. The event is scheduled at the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores and will focus on community, resilience, and empowerment. LeRette, whose family’s story has inspired both readers and moviegoers, will share her experience navigating challenges and finding strength. Local organizers say the program aims to connect women across Baldwin County in a meaningful way.
  9/14/2025 6:35am Coastal Alabama Chamber hosts PowHER Hour+ with guest Teresa LeRette | OBA News
• Orange Beach plane banner honoring Charlie Kirk: 'A Saint in God's Hands' flown over Gulf of America A video of a message flown above the Gulf of America in honor of the late Charlie Kirk is circulating on social media.
  
  The banner pulled behind a plane reads, "Psalm 116:15 C. Kirk. A Saint in God's Hands."
  
  Psalm 116:15 reads, "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."
  9/14/2025 6:33am Orange Beach plane banner honoring Charlie Kirk: 'A Saint in God's Hands' flown over Gulf of America
• Baldwin County deputy cleared in federal wrongful death suit after threats, public criticism A Baldwin County Sheriff’s deputy was cleared Friday after a five-day wrongful death trial in federal court.
  
  Matthew Hunady shot and killed Jonathan Victor in 2017 after a crash on Interstate 10.
  9/14/2025 6:33am Baldwin County deputy cleared in federal wrongful death suit after threats, public criticism
• Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Saturday, September 13th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 12:17AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 1:00P
  9/13/2025 10:42am Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Orange Beach Freedom Festival Returns to The Wharf With Full Weekend of Events | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Wharf in Orange Beach will once again serve as the backdrop for the annual Freedom Festival, which has become one of the city’s signature fall gatherings. Now in its fifth year, the event promises a wide mix of activities designed to draw families, car enthusiasts, music lovers, and supporters of community causes. From classic cars to live music and children’s games, organizers have arranged a lineup meant to appeal to both locals and visitors. With two full days of scheduled events, it appears the festival is shaping up to be one of the busiest weekends of the season.
  9/13/2025 5:31am Orange Beach Freedom Festival Returns to The Wharf With Full Weekend of Events | OBA News
• Alabama Family Fishing Trip Leads to Ancient Turtle Fossil Discovery | OBA News A family fishing trip in south Alabama led to a discovery scientists are calling one of the most complete fossil finds of its kind. Adam and Adrienne Coleman, along with their children Talah and Corey, stumbled across the fossilized shell of a leatherback sea turtle. The shell measured about four feet long and three feet across, preserved within a large limestone boulder. Researchers later confirmed it represented not only a new species but also a new genus.
  9/13/2025 5:31am Alabama Family Fishing Trip Leads to Ancient Turtle Fossil Discovery | OBA News
• Orange Beach Schools Honor Top Teachers for Statewide Achievements | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — At its September board meeting, the Orange Beach Board of Education recognized dozens of educators for their success in helping students achieve some of the highest marks in Alabama. According to the press release, teachers from elementary through high school were honored for statewide rankings and improvements in Advanced Placement test scores. In total, educators received $103,700 in incentives. Board members said the recognition reflected both the dedication of teachers and the broader commitment of the school system to academic growth.
  9/13/2025 5:30am Orange Beach Schools Honor Top Teachers for Statewide Achievements | OBA News
• Federal jury finds no constitutional violation in fatal 2017 Baldwin County shooting BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — A federal civil jury found that Baldwin County Deputy Matthew Hunady did not violation Jonathan Victors constitutional rights when Hunady shot and killed Victor along I-10 in 2017.
  
  Hunady was cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in late 2017 by a Baldwin County Grand Jury.
  9/13/2025 5:28am Federal jury finds no constitutional violation in fatal 2017 Baldwin County shooting
• Oyster farmers blame dredging for muddy mess and alarming oyster deaths in Mobile Bay Local oyster farmers are suing companies that performed dredging work around Mobile Bay, including the deepening and widening of Mobile's ship channel. The farmers say dredging operators caused "excessive turbidity and sediment" that is killing oysters at an alarming rate. Attorney Martin Cunningham represents Firefly Landing Oyster Company and Sandy Bay Oyster Company. According to the lawsuit, oyster farmers typically see 25-30% mortality rates on their farms but starting last May it exceeded 50%.
  9/13/2025 5:27am Oyster farmers blame dredging for muddy mess and alarming oyster deaths in Mobile Bay
• 46 Years Later: Heartbreak and hope after Hurricane Frederic DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) - Today marks 46 years since Hurricane Frederic slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving a trail of destruction and changing lives forever.
  
  On September 12, 1979, the Category 4 storm roared ashore, battering communities from Dauphin Island to Bayou La Batre.
  9/13/2025 5:25am 46 Years Later: Heartbreak and hope after Hurricane Frederic
• Illegal immigrant indicted for deaths of two teens, HSI says BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - Homeland Security Investigators have confirmed a man indicted in the deaths of two teenagers killed riding a scooter in Foley is in the U.S. illegally.
  
  According to HSI, 21-year-old Christopher Sanchez Mendoza from Honduras was in the country illegally when authorities said he hit a scooter on County Road 65 in Foley, killing 19-year-old Brandon Palencia and 18-year-old Cesar Chavez, both from Guatemala.
  9/13/2025 5:24am Illegal immigrant indicted for deaths of two teens, HSI says
• Foley Goodwill location sets grand opening | WKRG.com According to a Goodwill news release, the Foley location, located at 200 E. Azalea Avenue, is expected to host a grand opening on Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.
  
  Construction on the new facility started on Oct. 1, 2024, with Randall and Paulson Architects, Piedmont Companies, and Rogers and Willard building collaborating to build it from the ground up.
  9/13/2025 5:23am Foley Goodwill location sets grand opening | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County road to temporarily close, detour set | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A portion of County Road 48 in Baldwin County will close temporarily.
  9/13/2025 5:22am Baldwin County road to temporarily close, detour set | WKRG.com
• Car crashes into historic Foley motel's fence | WKRG.com FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A car crashed into the fence at The Hotel Magnolia in Foley, News 5 has learned.
  9/13/2025 5:22am Car crashes into historic Foley motel's fence | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County woman hospitalized after infection from rare flesh-eating bacteria | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A fun Labor Day on the intracoastal waters of Orange Beach ended with a Baldwin County woman fighting a rare, flesh-eating bacteria.
  9/13/2025 5:21am Baldwin County woman hospitalized after infection from rare flesh-eating bacteria | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County Sheriff's deputy cleared in wrongful death lawsuit | WKRG.com UPDATE (Sept. 12, 6:12 p.m.): A Baldwin County deputy has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the 2017 shooting death of a Louisiana man.
  
  A federal court jury found Lt. Matthew Hunady did not violate Jonathan Victor’s 4th amendment rights when he shot him to death alongside I-10.
  9/13/2025 5:21am Baldwin County Sheriff's deputy cleared in wrongful death lawsuit | WKRG.com
• Orange Beach Police Ask For the Public’s Help with Identification | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people connected to an assault that happened at The Wharf. Investigators released images of the individuals, who were reportedly seen leaving a concert before the incident. Detectives stressed that they are seeking only to identify those pictured, as they may have information about the case. Officials say public assistance could be key to moving the investigation forward.
  9/12/2025 1:52pm Orange Beach Police Ask For the Public’s Help with Identification | OBA News
• Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Friday, September 12th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Romar Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 11:47AM
  9/12/2025 9:04am Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Bear Point Community Input Sought for Bear Point Drainage Projects | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach city officials are inviting Bear Point residents to take part in a public meeting later this month to address ongoing drainage issues in their community. The session will give residents the chance to share their concerns and learn about upcoming improvement plans. Local leaders emphasized that input from the public is critical to the success of the project, which aims to create long-term solutions for flooding and water flow problems in the area.
  9/12/2025 5:41am Bear Point Community Input Sought for Bear Point Drainage Projects | OBA News
• Foley Reminds Residents to Recycle Campaign Signs | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley officials are reminding residents that campaign signs can now be recycled following the conclusion of the city’s municipal elections. The city is urging residents and candidates to follow collection rules when disposing of the signs. Guidelines include placing the signs in blue city recycling bins after removing any metal posts before collection. Officials say the process helps keep excess election material out of landfills while supporting ongoing recycling efforts.
  9/12/2025 5:40am Foley Reminds Residents to Recycle Campaign Signs | OBA News
• Volleyball Recap: Orange Beach Comes Up Short Orange Beach was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gulf Shores Dolphins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Makos of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
  9/12/2025 5:39am Volleyball Recap: Orange Beach Comes Up Short
• Fans anticipate Sand in My Boots festival announcement Festivalgoers are hoping for year two of Morgan Wallen's Sand in My Boots festival.
  
  The 2025 festival brought 40,000 people to Gulf Shores on each of the three days, and already, they want to know when the next festival will be and who will be performing.
  9/12/2025 5:38am Fans anticipate Sand in My Boots festival announcement
• Is news on the next Hangout Fest (or Sand in My Boots) ‘coming soon?’ - al.com Is news “coming soon” about the future of the Hangout Music Fest or its alter ego, Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots fest?
  
  County music news site whiskeyriff.com noticed a small change in the merch page for Sand in My Boots: The site reported that the festival’s merch page had recently been updated to say “Coming Soon” and “See you in 2026.” The story noted that there’s been no official announcement but suggested the conclusion that “if you missed out on going down to Gulf Shores this year, you’re going to have another chance in 2026.”
  9/12/2025 5:35am Is news on the next Hangout Fest (or Sand in My Boots) ‘coming soon?’ - al.com
• Baldwin County Drug Court Foundation hosts annual fundraiser DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Drug Court Foundation hosted its annual event called Knowing You Can Make a Difference on Thursday, Sept 11.
  
  Former NFL player Brian Bosworth was the guest speaker at the Daphne Civic Center.
  
  The event highlights the good things the foundation has done for the community and gives recognition to those who make a difference in the Baldwin County Drug Court Foundation.
  9/12/2025 5:33am Baldwin County Drug Court Foundation hosts annual fundraiser
• Daphne Animal Shelter a shining success story DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The new Daphne Animal Shelter has been open for nearly a year and in that time has become quite the success story. Since it opened in November of 2024, more than 200 dogs and 100 cats have been adopted, highlighting the huge need there was in the city.
  
  “He’s very playful. We have learned that he loves to play,” Adoption Coordinator, Mindy Bobe pointed out to Anna McKinley.
  9/12/2025 5:33am Daphne Animal Shelter a shining success story
• New details about MPD officer-involved crash in Spanish Fort SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - FOX10 News is learning new information about a crash involving an on-duty Mobile Police officer.
  
  According to the crash report, on Aug. 8, Mobile Police officer Kody Dickerson, who is part of the gang unit, was responding to a call when he hit a man on a scooter in Spanish Fort.
  9/12/2025 5:32am New details about MPD officer-involved crash in Spanish Fort
• Foley woman found guilty in Bon Secour homicide BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - Tahjaneka Armstrong, a Foley woman charged with the 2023 murder of Alemcy Saint Louis, was found guilty of murder on Thursday, Sept 11, according to court documents.
  9/12/2025 5:32am Foley woman found guilty in Bon Secour homicide
• City of Fairhope announces temporary road closure | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — An intersection in Fairhope is set to be temporarily closed.
  
  According to a release from the City of Fairhope, the North Section Street, Triangle Drive, Veterans Drive, and Scenic 98 intersection will close temporarily.
  9/12/2025 5:30am City of Fairhope announces temporary road closure | WKRG.com
• Food, drinks and music highlight of Tacos and Tequila Festival in Foley | WKRG.com FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Foley is hosting a weekend of food, music, and more with the Tacos and Tequila Festival in November.
  9/12/2025 5:30am Food, drinks and music highlight of Tacos and Tequila Festival in Foley | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County Sheriff's candidates make their case for votes at Eastern Shore forum | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — For the first time, the two men running for sheriff in Baldwin County were featured in a candidates forum Thursday.
  9/12/2025 5:29am Baldwin County Sheriff's candidates make their case for votes at Eastern Shore forum | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County residents react to Charlie Kirk's death, call for end to political violence | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The news spread quickly — 1800 miles from Baldwin County — a single bullet ended the life of Charlie Kirk.
  9/12/2025 5:29am Baldwin County residents react to Charlie Kirk's death, call for end to political violence | WKRG.com
• Prodisee Pantry seeks community input for new North Baldwin facility | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Prodisee Pantry is taking steps to expand its reach, announcing plans for a new North Baldwin center, designed to grow with the community’s needs.
  9/12/2025 5:28am Prodisee Pantry seeks community input for new North Baldwin facility | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County murder update: suspect found guilty | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman has been found guilty of murder in Baldwin County, News 5 has learned.
  9/12/2025 5:28am Baldwin County murder update: suspect found guilty | WKRG.com
• Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Thursday, September 11th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 85 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds at 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 8:30AM & High Tide is scheduled for 11:19PM
  9/11/2025 10:38am Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Baldwin County Housing Market Sees Higher Sales in August | OBA News Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County’s housing market continued to show signs of strength in August 2025, with both sales prices and closed transactions climbing compared to last year. Data from Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service revealed that while properties are sitting longer before selling, overall demand has not slowed. The numbers also suggest that buyers are still willing to meet higher price points, particularly in resort-driven areas. Local leaders and real estate professionals may view these figures as an indication of steady growth despite extended listing times.
  9/11/2025 5:28am Baldwin County Housing Market Sees Higher Sales in August | OBA News
• Foley Moves Ahead With Plans to Expand Municipal Airport | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley’s municipal airport is getting ready for new growth after city leaders voted to expand airport facilities and improve infrastructure. Rising interest from pilots has pushed demand far past available hangar space, making expansion a top priority for local officials. City council members say the next step is tackling applications for state and federal grants that will help pay for most of these projects. The changes would also improve airport safety and keep the site functional for years to come.
  9/11/2025 5:27am Foley Moves Ahead With Plans to Expand Municipal Airport | OBA News
• Gulf Shores boosts security with new cameras and tag readers – WKRG News 5 GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — If you think somebody is watching you as you drive along Highway 59 to the beach in Gulf Shores, you’d be right.
  9/11/2025 5:27am Gulf Shores boosts security with new cameras and tag readers – WKRG News 5
• Alabama oysters in peril: industry faces muddy waters and disputed blame MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A think layer of muck covers the oyster cages Jackie Wilson says she put in Mobile Bay less than a week ago. She says it would normally take weeks for that kind of buildup to occur, and she points out, they're not resting at the bottom of the bay. The cages float near the surface.
  
  "It's, you know, caked full of mud. That should tell you right there that the water column throughout is pretty turbid. It's pretty thick with mud, pretty thick with silt," said Wilson, owner/operator of Bama Bay Oyster Farm.
  9/11/2025 5:25am Alabama oysters in peril: industry faces muddy waters and disputed blame
• Prodisee Pantry eyes expansion. seeks public’s input Prodisee Pantry are holding a series of Town Hall Meetings in September to gather community input and support as our Board of Directors explores placing a permanent location in North Baldwin to better serve these communities.
  9/11/2025 5:25am Prodisee Pantry eyes expansion. seeks public’s input
• Gulf Shores PD purchasing 80 license plate reader cameras to deter crime GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Gulf Shores is purchasing 80 new, high-tech traffic cameras that can function as license plate readers. The new cameras will replace some of the city’s aging equipment and will be compatible with other traffic systems the city has installed.
  9/11/2025 5:23am Gulf Shores PD purchasing 80 license plate reader cameras to deter crime
• Port of Mobile gathers in Daphne to discuss updates on the new bridge and airport projects MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It was all about planes, trains, automobiles, and ships today as the Port of Mobile gathered in Daphne.
  
  The area has been a hot destination for all of those modes of transportation recently, and the Eastern Shore Chamber says it was important for representatives from all of those fields to be in the same building at the same time.
  9/11/2025 5:23am Port of Mobile gathers in Daphne to discuss updates on the new bridge and airport projects
• Baldwin Prep construction project gets $20,000 boost | WKRG.com LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A school in Baldwin County is preparing students for a career after graduation.
  
  “With the trades profession, hands-on experience is going to be your best tool,” Chad Eubanks, the HVAC instructor at Baldwin Preparatory Academy in Loxley, said.
  9/11/2025 5:21am Baldwin Prep construction project gets $20,000 boost | WKRG.com
• Caroline Downey of Spanish Fort High School | WKRG.com (WKRG) — This week, we honor Caroline Downey as the WKRG News 5 Scholar Athlete of the Week.
  
  Downey is a senior at Spanish Fort High School, where she has played varsity volleyball for four years.
  
  She plays for the Lower Alabama Volleyball Club and was named to the 2024 6A State Championship First Team.
  9/11/2025 5:21am Caroline Downey of Spanish Fort High School | WKRG.com
• Gulf Shores officials recounting city council, Place 1 votes | WKRG.com UPDATE (Sept. 10, 7:41 p.m.): After nearly ten hours of recounting votes cast for the municipal elections in Gulf Shores on Aug. 26, the results are in.
  
  According to a Facebook post from the City of Gulf Shores, the results are as follows:
  9/11/2025 5:20am Gulf Shores officials recounting city council, Place 1 votes | WKRG.com
• Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying single red flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, September 10th. Single red represents a High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 85 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 2 to 3 feet and strong west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: East winds at 10 to 15 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 6:14AM & High Tide is scheduled for 10:30PM
  9/10/2025 10:26am Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Driver Indicted After Fatal Scooter Collision in Foley | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Two young men from Guatemala lost their lives in a traffic accident earlier this year in Foley, and the driver involved is now facing charges. The Foley Police Department has released details following an ongoing investigation. Officials said the deadly collision involved a motorized scooter and another vehicle. The case went before a Baldwin County Grand Jury.
  9/10/2025 5:47am Driver Indicted After Fatal Scooter Collision in Foley | OBA News
• Kenny Vines Memorial Tournament Returns to Orange Beach in 2025 | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Sportfishing Club is preparing for the upcoming Kenny Vines Memorial Tournament, an annual event that attracts anglers from across the Gulf Coast. The tournament combines competitive fishing with community tradition, honoring the late Kenny Vines, a respected figure in local sportfishing. Organizers expect a strong turnout this year, as the event has built a reputation for both its camaraderie and its competitive spirit. For many anglers, it has become not just about the catch but about honoring a shared history on the water.
  9/10/2025 5:27am Kenny Vines Memorial Tournament Returns to Orange Beach in 2025 | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Council Approves Cameras and Noise Ordinance Updates | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores officials met for their regular city council session and covered a range of business affecting residents and future projects. The meeting featured both ceremonial moments and debates over policies that could shape local life. Council members balanced routine approvals with questions over finances, infrastructure, and community concerns. Residents also weighed in on proposals, including the city’s ongoing effort to regulate noise levels.
  9/10/2025 5:26am Gulf Shores Council Approves Cameras and Noise Ordinance Updates | OBA News
• Woman Looks Into Clear Waters of Alabama Beach—Then Sees What's Lurking - Newsweek An Alabama resident captured the attention of shark lovers when he shared an impressive view of a group of sharks swimming in the shallow water earlier this week.
  
  The footage, captured from an apartment balcony in Orange Beach, showed a group of sharks swimming in the shallow surf on September 7.
  9/10/2025 5:26am Woman Looks Into Clear Waters of Alabama Beach—Then Sees What's Lurking - Newsweek
• Baldwin County judge denies summary judgment, sets trial in Fairhope's battle with developer A Baldwin County judge denied a summary judgment and set a trial date in the case of a large developer claiming Fairhope caused damages by denying the right to build two multi-occupancy housing complexes.
  
  68 Ventures acquired two pieces of property with the intention of developing two apartment complexes.
  9/10/2025 5:24am Baldwin County judge denies summary judgment, sets trial in Fairhope's battle with developer
• Silverhill man facing charges for alleged sexual abuse of two children under 12 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (SBG) — According to the Baldwin Co. Sheriff's Office, in August of 2025, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division was notified of a possible occurrence of sexual abuse to a child less than 12 years old. A report was generated, and an investigation began. Through the investigation, it was learned that two children under the age of twelve were subjected to sexual contact. Robert James Franklin of Silverhill was identified as the offender in this case. These offenses occurred at his home in the Silverhill area of Baldwin County. No other victims have been identified at this time.
  9/10/2025 5:22am Silverhill man facing charges for alleged sexual abuse of two children under 12
• Orange Beach residents report continued shark sightings: ‘Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday’ - al.com “Thank goodness shark attacks are extremely rare,” has become an increasingly more common sentiment among Orange Beach visitors and residents as videos of shark sightings continue to pop up online.
  
  Orange Beach Condo Rentals posted this thought on Facebook over the weekend with video of what appears to be a shark swimming close to people in the Gulf’s shallows.
  9/10/2025 5:21am Orange Beach residents report continued shark sightings: ‘Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday’ - al.com
• 80-year-old election official at center of Alabama city’s recount controversy - al.com Evelyn Sanders has been involved in elections in Gulf Shores since 1963, about five years after Alabama’s premiere beach city was incorporated.
  
  Only 300 people lived in Gulf Shores the first time Sanders took on an election.
  9/10/2025 5:20am 80-year-old election official at center of Alabama city’s recount controversy - al.com
• Prodisee Pantry announces major expansion into north Baldwin County STOCKTON, Ala. (WALA) - Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort shared some big news with FOX10 News Tuesday, September 9, 2025. After serving the north Baldwin community from afar for more than two decades, the ministry is building a permanent facility there.
  9/10/2025 5:18am Prodisee Pantry announces major expansion into north Baldwin County
• Coastal Alabama Community College sees record enrollment | WKRG.com BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Local colleges are seeing growth in enrollment at the start of the new school year. More students are giving community college a try after high school.
  
  I stopped by their Bay Minette campus yesterday. President Dr. Aaron Milner says their overall enrollment is up 17% compared to last year. That’s more than 8,800 students across their eight campuses and their highest enrollment ever.
  9/10/2025 5:17am Coastal Alabama Community College sees record enrollment | WKRG.com
• Gulf Shores teen named 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Portia Hollis of Gulf Shores bested 12 other contestants to take home the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County for 2026, according to a DYW news release.
  9/10/2025 5:17am Gulf Shores teen named 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County man accused of child sexual abuse | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Silverhill man accused of sexually assaulting two children under age 12.
  9/10/2025 5:16am Baldwin County man accused of child sexual abuse | WKRG.com
• Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying single red flags in Orange Beach today - Tuesday, September 9th. Single red represents a High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 85 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 2 to 4 feet and strong west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: East winds at 15 to 20 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 4:44AM & 4:32PM. High Tide is scheduled for 12:57PM & 9:56PM
  9/9/2025 11:04am Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Coffee with a Cop Event Planned in Gulf Shores | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Shores Police are inviting residents to enjoy a morning of conversation and coffee with local officers. The event, Coffee with a Cop, gives community members the chance to meet police officers in a casual and friendly setting. Participants can use the time to ask questions, discuss concerns, or simply enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of coffee. Officers say the gathering helps strengthen relationships between the police and the public they serve.
  9/9/2025 5:07am Coffee with a Cop Event Planned in Gulf Shores | OBA News
• Construction Planned on Miflin Road in Foley | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley residents and business owners may soon notice some significant changes along Miflin Road, a key stretch for local commerce and daily travel. City officials are planning improvements that aim to smooth traffic, highlight safety, and give the area a fresh look. The project is designed to make traveling on Miflin Road easier and safer, responding to concerns from drivers and business owners alike. The changes will also add a touch of green space and new lighting, transforming the center median.
  9/9/2025 5:07am Construction Planned on Miflin Road in Foley | OBA News
• Alabama’s Gulf Shores Airport’s Field Of Dreams | Aviation Week Network In a Field of Dreams sort of way, the story of Gulf Shores Airport (GUF) in Alabama is a “build it and they will come” tale that could easily turn into a movie. Located in the little-known city of Gulf Shores sit­ting just a couple of miles from a 32-mile stretch of pristine white beaches that span...
  9/9/2025 5:06am Alabama’s Gulf Shores Airport’s Field Of Dreams | Aviation Week Network
• Charges dropped in case against former Summerdale Police Chief SUMMERDALE, Ala. (WPMI) — The day trial was to begin against former Summerdale Police Chief Kevin Brock and his wife Lori, prosecutors filed to have Forgery 2nd degree and Possession of a forged instrument 2nd degree charges dismissed against Kevin Brock.
  9/9/2025 5:03am Charges dropped in case against former Summerdale Police Chief
• Jurors in wrongful-death trial watch Baldwin deputy fire fatal shots at driver after crash MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Lawyers for the family of a Louisiana man shot to death during an encounter with Baldwin County sheriff’s deputies eight years ago showed the shooting from two different vantage points Monday.
  
  Jurors picked to assess Cpl. Matthew Hunady’s civil liability saw the lead-up to the shooting from his dash camera – right up to the moment when the officer fired four shots from his rifle. Then jurors watched the scene from the point of view of Hunady’s body camera.
  9/9/2025 5:01am Jurors in wrongful-death trial watch Baldwin deputy fire fatal shots at driver after crash
• Fairhope drills test wells to address future water needs FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - After adding three new water wells in the past two years, the City of Fairhope is now drilling test wells to add more. It’s due to anticipated growth on the city’s south side.
  9/9/2025 5:00am Fairhope drills test wells to address future water needs
• Daphne man sentenced for drug trafficking, possession | WKRG.com According to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Alabama, Robert Keith Corte, Jr., 35, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for a methamphetamine-trafficking conspiracy and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute it.
  
  Corte was found to be selling methamphetamine to informants three separate times in Baldwin County in September and October 2023, the release said.
  9/9/2025 4:59am Daphne man sentenced for drug trafficking, possession | WKRG.com